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New project helps create healthy heathland
We have begun an ambitious heathland restoration project at Hertford Heath Nature Reserve thanks to funding from Tesco's Bags of Help.
Broad centurion
The Broad centurion, or 'Green soldier fly', is one of our most common soldier flies, and is often found in gardens. It has hairy eyes and a metallic blue or bronze body. It is an…
Local Wildlife Sites and the planning system explained
Local Wildlife Sites (LWS) are havens for wild species. In this blog, we explain how they are protected.
Bat Walk at Waterford Heath
Discover about the bats of Waterford Heath ...
Heath fritillary
The rare heath fritillary was on the brink of extinction in the 1970s, but conservation action turned its fortunes around. It is still confined to a small number of sites in the south of England,…
Broad-bodied chaser
The Broad-bodied chaser is a common dragonfly that can be seen in summer around ponds and lakes, and even in gardens. It lives up to its name: its flattened body gives it a fat, broad look.
Honey buzzard
Rare summer visitors, honey buzzards breed in open woodland where they feed on the nests and larvae of bees and wasps.
Honey bee
Honeybees are famous for the honey they produce! These easily recognisable little bees are hard workers, living in large hives made of wax honeycombs.
The Natural Health Service for Wellbeing
A local wildlife conservation charity is championing the value of nature for health and wellbeing as many people start to think about a fitter and healthier 2023.
New report proves nature-based health projects save NHS time and money
•Targeted green prescribing could save over £635 million per year
•Wildlife Trusts programmes help tackle anxiety, depression and social isolation
•“Nature is an essential part of…
Broad-leaved dock
Broad-leaved dock is well-known to most of us as the remedy for Stinging nettle irritations. Often considered a 'weed', it can be found next to water or on disturbed ground almost…